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Can Your Marriage Survive the Test of Time?
How You Can Achieve Everlasting Matrimony
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It's Our Anniversary
Today, Tuesday, June 3, my husband and I are celebrating our second anniversary. People who know us think we've been married for many years. Sometimes it feels that way. We've been through A LOT in the short period of time. But I can tell you that...
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Sixty Years of Marriage
During our sixty years together, my husband and I developed a deep mutual respect for each other. In other words, I learned early in our marriage just how far I could push him and, later, he learned how far he could push me. This formed a good working...
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The Secrets to Wedded Bliss
From newlyweds to couples celebrating their silver anniversaries, it seems everyone has advice for making a marriage last. So, we hit the streets in The Villages, Florida, to get some words of wisdom.
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Poor Norma (Strait)
I think I've discovered why the George and Norma Strait marriage has lasted so long....
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Some tips on a Happy Christian Marriage
I was asked today to share some if the relationship tips I share in seminars regarding marriages and having a successful happy one. Here are some of the tips I posted: Here's a couple for you...#1 - this applies to all relationships - marriages,...
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What Are Secrets of Wedded Bliss?
Watch the video below, then tell us what strategies have helped you survive the highs and lows of marriage.
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The Cowboy and the Nun
And so he left. After 14 years of marriage, gone. Yeah, boy. Slammed that marriage door right in my smug, self-righteous face. My sailor gone on to a glorious life, to be with his glorious new love, gloriously 13 years my junior, a glorious...
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Can Your Marriage Pass the 50-Year Mark?
What's the best way to achieve everlasting matrimony? Why waste your money on counselors and therapists when you can get advice from a host of couples all married more than 50 years themselves!
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Deirdre Bair
Award-winning biographer Deirdre Bair turns her attention to the growing trend of late-life divorces in her new book.
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Never Too Late For Love
More than five decades after falling in love, activist couple Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin finally joined each other at the end of the aisle to say their vows. The women, both over 80, pushed and pulled their way to equal rights for gays.
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Breaking Up is Easy to Do
Another celebrity couple bites the dust -- so how can you make your marriage work when so many hit the skids?
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Best Cities for Boomer Love
Looking for love in all the wrong places? Maybe you're in the wrong city.
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A Graceful Motherhood
Nancy Grace had it all; a successful career, a loving husband, and a TV platform that let her spread her message. But it wasn't until she became a mother in her 40s that she realized something had been missing.
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Rita Rudner
Comedian Rita Rudner turned 50 and turned over a new leaf. At 54, she's written 5 books and has kept her marriage going for 20 years. So, what's her secret to happiness?
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Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis
Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis have enjoyed a 40-year love affair with music and each other. Find out how they've weathered the music industry and life's biggest challenges all the while keeping their marriage vibrant.
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Art & Judee Wickersham
There are all kinds of ways to see the world. One couple decided to take the slow and scenic route on a tandem bicycle.
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"Beating the Cheating: Restoring a Marriage Ravaged by Infidelity"
Carrie Underwood, former American Idol winner and now-famous country singer made a fortune off her hit, “Before He Cheats”, describing her violent and destructive reaction to discovering her man at a bar with another woman. She speculates about how...
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Losing Love & Sex while Married
Losing Love & Sex while Married By C. Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Why do so many people lose love and sex while losing their marriage? Research shows many different factors that lead to relationship...
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Life After the Loss of Her True Love
When Virginia Ferrigno's husband died, she wondered if her life was over, too. After all, they were married for close to 61 years. He was her everything. How do you go on? Virginia discovered the way.
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Lee Majors
He was one of the hottest TV stars around in the 1970s, and today, he's still making entertainment that the whole family can enjoy.
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Father Pat Connor
What can an 79-year-old priest who’s never been married teach you about marriage? A lot!
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Sexuality
You guys who get all bent out of shape because some guy looks @ your wife should have married...
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Daughter-in-law facing a monster after marriage?
In-law wars causing Continual Conflict? What to do when a mother-in-law is at war with her son’s new wife By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Family Law Mediator Recently I was involved in mediating a major...
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Susan Richards
It wasn't until Susan Richards turned 45 that she picked up a pen and put it to paper (or in this case, put her fingers to a keyboard). And when she did, she wrote like she had done it all her life – her two books made her best-selling author.
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Eva Birath
Not only is Eva Birath one of the top bodybuilders in Sweden, at 51, she's one of the oldest.
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The Age of Aquarius
They were the driving force behind the Fifth Dimension. Marilyn McCoo's hypnotic, calming voice rang out with a soothing, cooling optimism that was so missing in the chaos that was the 60s. When Billy blended in his voice, songs like Up, Up and Away,...
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The Gumball Fix
Over the course of any marriage, your spouse does or says things that make you think “How could he do this to me?” or “If he really loved me, he wouldn’t have said that” or “This is so hurtful, I can’t even believe this is the man I...
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"'Andy Griffith" Composer Dies
The whistle behind one of TV's all-time most recognizable theme songs has died. Earle Hagen not only whistled it, he wrote it, too. In fact, he wrote some of the most popular themes in history. See if your favorite show is among them.
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Calling it Quits
We talk a lot about the rapidly changing culture of aging and how anything is now possible. That’s a good thing, right?For many American’s, the surprising answer is “no!” One woman recently told me, “I don’t want the stress of trying to be...
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Growing Bolder With the 105-Year-Old Virgin
Every time someone has a 100th birthday or a 105th or a 110th, we all ask, “What’s the secret to your longevity?” A drink of whiskey every day. A cheerful heart. A loving spouse. Lots of vegetables. We’ve heard them all -- until now.When Clara...
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Sally Kellerman
She shot to fame with her star-turning role in Robert Altman's "M*A*S*H," but she says singing was always her passion. She says it's only with the wisdom of age that she finally is comfortable enough with herself to pursue it.
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World's Oldest Man Dies, Again
For the second time in just a few weeks, the title of The World's Oldest Man has been passed on. Henry Allingham, 113, died in is sleep Saturday morning after holding the title for less than one month.
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Ellen Whitehurst
Want to lower your stress? America's favorite feng shui expert teaches you how to clear the clutter and begin a fresh, new season.
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Shouldn't Christians Have Better Sex?
Linda Riley, LMFT & Certified Sex Therapist The Greek philosopher, Sophocles said, “One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life. That word is love.” The Russian novelist, Fyodor Dostoevsky’s definition of hell is the...
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Carl Reiner
For more than six decades, Carl Reiner has built a career out of making people laugh, and now that he's in his late 80s, he says comedy and writing helps keep his mind alert.
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Nike Says Just Do It and Tiger Did
Yesterday I found myself threatening to check my husband's cell phone for any suspicious numbers all because of Tiger Woods. Now, don't get me wrong. I have absolutely NO reason to mistrust my husband but I did become somewhat concerned after calling him...
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15 Factors that Fuel Infidelity
The Secret behind Cheaters- 15 factors that Fuel Infidelity By Dwight Bain, Nationally...
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Married to an unmotivated Man
Recession hurts most when you are Married to an Unmotivated Man By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach; With Linda Riley, LMFT & Certified Sex Therapist Right now you know a woman working at least...
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Warning Signs of Cheating Partners
Warning Signs of Cheating Partners These are the most common signs of a partner who has detached from you because they are attached to someone else. Check off any of these traits you have seen in your relationship over the last 6 – 12 months. Be...
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Have You Googled Yourself Lately?
OK, so be honest. Have you ever Googled yourself? C'mon, aren't you curious about what comes up when you enter your name into Google's vast search engine? I'll admit that I've done it more than a few times. Mostly it's to see where some of my...
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Happy Turkey Day! And Many, Many Thanks
What a year! I can't believe it's time to carve the turkey, serve the cranberry sauce and collapse on the couch to sleep the big feast off. Or is that just what happens in my house?I truly am thankful for so many blessings, and I'd like to take a minute...
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Dealing with Difficult People
Dealing with Difficult Relationships Building Strength and Setting Boundaries By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Do the closest people to you bring great joy or deep pain? The answer may reveal the level of...
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Living Contentment: Thanksgiving
Walking into the living room, I caught a few brief few minutes of Dr. Wayne W. Dyer on the public television channel. He was lecturing from his book, Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life, in which he expounds the views of Lao-tzu expressed in the...
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5 Questions With: Ellen Whitehurst
Ellen Whitehurst, a guest on The Growing Bolder Radio Show, is a writer who helps others find happiness through holistic medicine, feng shui and more. But her path to success and financial freedom was a long and winding one.
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Over 100 and Simply Amazing!
Eric Shackle did it again. He's exposed another hidden gem. Another fantastic story on a person over the age of 100. We first learned of Eric through his wonderful articles on Olive Riley in Australia, who at age 108 was the World's Oldest Blogger. Or...
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Are you lost in a Sea of Stress? 8 common types of loss & how to cope
Lost in a Sea of Stress- Surviving 8 Common types of loss to feel strong again By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach “Lost at sea”. Words you often hear in a coastal state like Florida, but words you...
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5 Questions With: Alice Hornbaker
In our ongoing series called "5 Questions With," Growing Bolder looks for insight and advice from people who are living life with attitude, proving that it's never too late to go after dreams. Alice Hornbaker may be retired, but she's busier than ever!
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Tough Times increase Abuse in Relationships
Relationship Cancer Understanding the psychological dynamics of domestic violence By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Her cries for help in the middle of the night startled us awake and when we turned...
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Tattoo You?
So you're considering your first ever tattoo? Cool. Tattoos are no longer just for bikers, sailors, criminals and prostitutes. They've gone mainstream in a big way. It's estimated that over 15 percent of all American adults now have tattoos.
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"NOT ‘IF' BUT ‘WHEN' WILL YOU YIELD? THE ASSURANCE OF SUBMISSION"
BY Aaron Welch, LMHC, NCC, CSOTS Have you ever had those “aha” moments?...
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Introverts Extroverts and the 4 Personalities
Introverts, Extroverts and the 4 Personalities By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor...
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10 Strategies to Survive a Major Life Crisis
Surviving Major Life Crisis – 10 insights to guide you through stressful events with...
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Love at First Click
Growing Bolder member Vickie C met her husband Terry in a place that didn't exist a few short years ago -- an online chat room. Now they're in a place neither thought they'd ever be again -- head-over-heels in love.
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Fred Mathes
What do a 92-year-old man and his 56-year-old Schwinn have in common? They're both still racing down the road!
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Brave Warrior: WWI Veteran's Story
Fred Fruehan did not hesitate to enlist in WWI, although he would rather have stayed in Pennsylvania and married his sweetheart, Caroline. But as Fred told us, all involved felt that duty to his country came first.
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The Couple That Sweats Together ...
Triathlons are hard enough, but imagine competing against your spouse! Carol and Joe Neal recently celebrated their 40th anniversary, and their relationship is as strong as their bodies.
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The Free Throw King
Andy McGuffin is the best there is. Mr. Automatic. The Free Throw King once made 400 in a row. Bill Shafer goes one-on-one with Andy to learn the secrets to his success.
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A Love That Lasts a Lifetime
This is the touching story of true love between Carolyn and Fred Fruehan, a love shining bright as we visit them on their 72nd anniversary.
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Abigail Trafford
Journalist Abigail Trafford is focused on what she believes are the biggest, most important stories of this era -- the age wave and the aging of America.
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Here They Come to Save the Day
Bernie and Carl Moro came out of retirement and started a new business -- with worms. Worms eat and they excrete, and Bernie and Carl say they can make the world a better place.
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Rich LeFevre
All of us get hungry and eating is a necessary part of life so it shouldn’t be an amazing accomplishment, right? Right, unless you're Rich LeFevre, a boomer who can scarf down five pounds of birthday cake in less than 12 minutes!
















































